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ESPN has predicted a great season from Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison. ESPN ranked Allison 40th among wide receivers in its Fantasy Football outlook for the 2019 NFL season. The network predicted he will record 728 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 88 receptions. Packers: Geronimo Allison early 2019 fantasy football predictions #GoPackGo […]

The National Football League could push for an 18-game schedule during labor talks. The Washington Post’s Mark Maske (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) reported on the development on May 29. The NFL could seek an 18-game regular season or an expanded playoff field in a new labor deal, Mark Maske of The Washington Post […]

ESPN has predicted a respectable rookie season for New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry. ESPN ranked Harry 42nd overall among wide receivers in their fantasy football outlook for the 2019 NFL season. The network predicted he will rack up 681 yards and four touchdowns on 51 receptions in 2019. Here’s ESPN’s full 2019 outlook […]

ESPN doesn’t see Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton improving significantly in the 2019 NFL season. ESPN ranked Newton sixth among quarterbacks in terms of fantasy football projections for 2019. The network predicted Newton to throw for 3,818 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. For comparison’s sake, Newton threw for 3,395 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 13 […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson swears by Mitchell Trubisky’s growth as a quarterback. More specifically, Robinson told 670 The Score Bears reporter Chris Emma on May 29 Trubisky’s ability to dissect a defense has earned the respect of his teammates. Allen Robinson said he sees the growth in Mitchell Trubisky dissecting a defense. Said […]

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden wants to see his brother’s team, the Oakland Raiders, on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Gruden told The Washington Post’s Les Carpenter on May 29 HBO “would be crazy” not to feature Jon Gruden’s Raiders for the upcoming 2019 NFL season. Jay Gruden says HBO would be crazy not not pick […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is learning a great deal from new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano. Mack told 670 The Score Bears reporter Chris Emma on May 29 learning from Pagano “has been very beneficial” for him. Khalil Mack said new Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano: "You look at his resume, he’s worked with some […]

Free-agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy attended Haloti Ngata’s retirement press conference with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. McCoy came on his own: Interesting Gerald McCoy note: the free-agent defensive tackle came on his own to attend Haloti Nagata’s retirement press conference. He sat in the back row and then left. — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) May […]

Ironically, most Americans are rooting for Canada’s Team, the Toronto Raptors, in the 2019 NBA Finals. SFGate’s official Twitter account posted a map of the U.S. showing 47 of the 50 states are rooting for the Raptors. They will take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Pretty much all of America is […]

Richard Jefferson has unsolicited advice for Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes: Take the money. Barnes has a player option worth $25.1 million for the 2019-20 NBA season. In the May 28 episode of ESPN’s “The Jump,” host Rachel Nichols asked Jefferson to give Barnes advice: should he take the money or hit the free agent […]

Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Toronto Raptors is still in doubt. However, latest developments involving his uncle, Dennis Robertson, could signify that there’s a good chance he stays in the Canadian city. According to Josh Lewenberg of The Sports Network, Robertson has developed a close relationship with Raptors president Masai Ujiri. He cited that Uncle […]

Highly-acclaimed actor and musician Mark Wahlberg has found the perfect basketball coach for his daughter. The Philadelphia 76ers’ Jimmy Butler uploaded a video (via Bleacher Report’s official Twitter account) featuring himself, Wahlberg, and Wahlberg’s daughter, Grace. Mark Wahlberg found the perfect basketball coach for his 9-year-old daughter 😂 (via @JimmyButler) pic.twitter.com/SOL8XEGLL5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

Toronto Raptors backup point guard Fred VanVleet is not satisfied with just making it to the NBA Finals. The Raptors are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. However, for VanVleet, it’s still too early to celebrate as they want to get the job done against the Golden State Warriors. […]

The Toronto Raptors had a few interesting name options prior to their inaugural NBA season in 1995. According to urban planner Gil Meslin (via Dane Delgado of NBC Sports), the Toronto Star and CFRB 1010 ran a “name the team” contest 25 years ago. Meslin unearthed some names which are far off from the current […]

The cities of Mississauga and Brampton in Ontario, Canada are opening their own “Jurassic Parks” for the upcoming NBA Finals. According to CBC.ca, Ontario’s Peel Region’s “Jurassic Parks” will follow in the footsteps of the original one in Toronto. Now, fans in Mississauga and Brampton can enjoy viewing parties of the Toronto Raptors when they […]

In Justin Simmons’ opinion, Kareem Jackson has a style of play which is similar to Chris Harris Jr.’s. Simmons, the Denver Broncos safety, sang Jackson’s praises to 247Sports.com’s Zack Kelberman last week. Kareem has been great. I’m really excited about Kareem, too. He brings versatility in the back end. Safety, nickel, corner, wherever you need […]

Rookie Ryan Connelly is making a case that he should be given the New York Giants’ starting linebacker position in the 2019 NFL season. According to NJ.com’s Ryan Dunleavy (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio), Connelly could become one of the Giants’ starting inside linebackers in their 3-4 defensive scheme. Fifth-round linebacker Ryan Connelly could […]

The NFL is likely going to investigate the recent incident involving Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) wrote about the development on May 27. If the video from Las Vegas had involved almost anyone else, no one would have batted an eye. But because it […]

ESPN has predicted a big season for Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson. In fact, ESPN ranked Carson 23rd among running backs in terms of fantasy outlook. The website predicted Carson will run for 1,097 yards and nine touchdowns on 252 carries. It also predicts he will record 201 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown […]

ESPN has predicted a big year for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins. According to the website’s fantasy football projections for the 2019 NFL season, Sammy Watkins will record 70 receptions, 1,037 yards, and six touchdowns for a total of 212.9 fantasy points. Injuries have taken a toll on Watkins’ production since 2015, per […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan likes what he sees from his rookie offensive linemen. More specifically, Ryan told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alpe) he “was fired up” when the Falcons drafted Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary. I’ve been impressed with both of those guys’ attitudes. They move really […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr hopes his words can fire up the team’s rookies. Carr gave a motivational speech during the Raiders Rookie Academy on May 24. He said the players who excel pay attention to the little things. Carr said, “Every single thing that they do matters to them (via 247Sports.com’s John Newby).” That […]

New Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams will not call the shots during the team’s Summer League play. Williams told the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin a younger coach is better off gaining valuable experience in the NBA Summer League. Plus, Williams foresees himself acting like “a third-world dictator.” I’m not above that, but probably not. […]

It seems Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has fallen in love with the Canadian city. Leonard’s controversial uncle, Dennis Robertson, cleared the air with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports and emphasized that Kawhi is loving his life in Toronto. To recall, the three-time All-Star was initially reluctant to move out of the USA and join […]

Kobe Bryant and his AAU team made an appearance at a WNBA game on Sunday. According to espnW’s official Twitter account, Bryant and his team were at the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces game on Sunday. .@kobebryant and his AAU team are here for @LA_Sparks vs. @LVAces 🐍 pic.twitter.com/gCdhJF5xvT — espnW (@espnW) May […]

Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway has paid tribute to legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr. Elway described Starr as “a true gentleman, a great player, and a great pioneer for the NFL” in his tweet on May 26. Bart was a true gentleman, a great player and a great pioneer for the NFL. […]

The New York Giants foresee outside linebacker Markus Golden becoming one of their defense’s focal points. In fact, Giants outside linebackers coach Mike Dawson spoke highly of Golden to the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz on May 25 (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio). He’s a double-digit sack guy. Once you guys watch him train […]

The defending champions New England Patriots are the NFL’s oldest team. The Patriots have a league-high 15 players who are at least 30 years old, per PhillyVoice.com’s Jimmy Kempski (via Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith). The Patriots have 15 players who are 30 or older, the most in the NFL, as noted by Jimmy […]

It seems Ben Watson’s return to the New England Patriots won’t be a smooth one. Watson faces a four-game suspension for potentially violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He posted a Facebook message on May 26 (via Boston Sports Journal’s Christopher Price). Ben Watson is facing a four-game suspension to start the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/vxaIqtXDnZ […]

New Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio believes Von Miller’s best days are ahead of him. This was what Fangio told ESPN’s Jeff Legwold (via 247Sports.com’s Doc Bear) last March. I do really believe as good as Von has played in his career – and he has done some really, really good things – he […]

Legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman paid tribute to the late Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr on Sunday. Aikman described Starr as “a true gentleman” in his Twitter post on May 26. Bart Starr was a true gentleman and one of the kindest people I knew. I had elbow surgery following our ‘95 Super […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson feels he needs to focus on all aspects of his game. This was what Jackson told the Ravens’ official website (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper) on May 23. Jackson admitted as much when he spoke to reporters on Thursday and said he needs to ‘focus on everything’ as long […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard made NBA history on May 23. Leonard registered his seventh playoff game of at least 35 points in the Raptors’ 105-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. By doing so, Leonard joined Elgin Baylor, Bernard King, Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, […]

Toronto Raptors backup point guard Fred VanVleet made franchise history on Thursday night. VanVleet is the first Raptors bench player to make seven 3-pointers in an NBA playoff game, per the NBA Stats official Twitter account. He accomplished the feat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on May 23. […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has shed some light on the controversial late-game benching of NBA MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo “twisted his ankle in the backcourt” late in the fourth quarter, per national NBA writer Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ inability to foul the Toronto Raptors in the waning moments of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals sealed the former’s win, and a wide open Pascal Siakam throwdown. With 23.3 seconds left in the game, Toronto led by three, 100-97. Milwaukee was already in the bonus. Raptors center Marc Gasol inbounded […]

Drake isn’t the only celebrity getting in on the act during the Eastern Conference Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks owner Wes Edens’ daughter wore a Pusha T shirt at courtside of Game 5 on Thursday. She sat next to Bucks minority owner and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The @Bucks […]

Contract extension talks involving Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott are moving along just fine. This was what Cowboys owner and general manager told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) on May 23. Dak Prescott revealed Wednesday that the Cowboys and his agent have exchanged contract proposals. The Cowboys […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones doesn’t expect the NFL to discipline running back Ezekiel Elliott. Jones spoke in the aftermath of Elliott’s recent arrest at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas last weekend, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. I think that the main thing is that I don’t see anything that needs […]